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New ORGY Lineup Preparing To Hit The Road
The reactivated ORGY, the "death pop" band from Bakersfield, California, will embark on a U.S. tour next week. The trek is scheduled to kick off on February 10 in Santa Ana, California and is expected to wrap on March 21 in Hollywood. Joining vocalist and sole remaining original member Jay Gordon in...February 2, 2012
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ANVIL: More Peformance Footage With New Bassist Posted Online
Video footage of Canadian metal legends ANVIL performing the song "Swing Thing" on January 31 at Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, Pennsylvania can be seen below. New ANVIL bassist Sal Italiano was interviewed on this past weekend's edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. When asked about landi...February 2, 2012
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ROBIN MCAULEY Interviewed On WLUP-FM 97.9 (Video)
Singer Robin McAuley recently took part in an interview at the studios of Chicago's WLUP-FM 97.9 (Loop 97.9) radio station with afternoon personality Byrd. You can now watch the chat below. As previously reported, McAuley will reunite with legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) for th...January 31, 2012
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New ANVIL Bassist Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold' (Audio)
New ANVIL bassist Sal Italiano was interviewed on this past weekend's edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. When asked about landing the ANVIL gig, Italiano said, "We've been friends for a really long time. Back in the day, we...January 31, 2012
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Makeup-Less KING DIAMOND Performs Surprise Three-Song Set In Dallas (Video)
Legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) played a surprise three-song set this past Friday, January 27 at Tree's in Dallas, Texas during the "5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown". King, who appeared without his trademark makeup, was joined for the perfor...January 30, 2012
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JOHN SYKES Says His Collaborative Project With MIKE PORTNOY 'Didn't Work Out'
Guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) has commented on the dissolution of his much-hyped collaborative project with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB). Portnoy and Sykes announced they were working together during a July 2011 taping...January 30, 2012
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FLYING COLORS: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed
Mascot Label Group has announced the release of the eponymous debut album from FLYING COLORS — the spectacular new virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band formed by drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER) and guitarist Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE). The CD will be made available via Music Theories Recordings...January 28, 2012
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ANVIL Plays First Concert With New Bassist; Photos Available
Canadian metal legends ANVIL made their live debut with their new bassist Sal Italiano last night (Friday, January 27) at the Live Wire concert club in Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. March Of The Crabs 02. 666 03. School Love 04. Juggernaut Of Justice 05. Winged Ass...January 28, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN: Video Footage Of NAMM Q&A, Acoustic Performance
Guitar virtuoso and singer/songwriter Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance at the Korg booth at the 2012 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention which took place January 19-...January 28, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN Comments On Rumored PORTNOY/SHEEHAN Collaboration
Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) has commented on the rumors that he has been tapped by Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the recent departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER,...January 25, 2012
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KING DIAMOND To Present Awards At '5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown'
Legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) will present awards at the "5th Annual Nomad Recording Studio Throwdown" on Friday, January 27 at Tree's in Dallas, Texas. Scheduled performers include BORN & RAISED, SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD (featuring KING DIAMOND drumme...January 25, 2012
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ENTHRALLMENT: New Album Details Revealed
Bulgarian death metallers ENTHRALLMENT have unveiled the cover and track listing for their forthcoming album, "People From The Lands Of Vit". The CD will be released later this year by the American label United Guttural. The cover art, entitled "Hell", was created by the Bulgarian artist Stefan Stef...January 25, 2012
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RICHIE KOTZEN To Join PORTNOY/SHEEHAN Project?
According to Melodic Rock, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) have tapped Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the recent departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY). Alt...January 24, 2012
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JOHN SYKES/MIKE PORTNOY Project Is No More
The much-anticipated new band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) is no more. Portnoy and Sykes announced their collaboration during a July 2011 taping of season eight of VH1 Classic...January 24, 2012
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TWISTED SISTER, Y&T To Play Poughkeepsie Benefit Concert For Fallen Police Officer
According to RecordOnline.com, TWISTED SISTER and Y&T will play in the John Falcone Memorial Concert on March 3 in Poughkeepsie, New York at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Falcone, a City of Poughkeepsie police officer, was killed in the line of duty February 18. All proceeds will go toward the Jo...January 23, 2012











